I know what you’re thinking, “Breaststroke!? Really, breaststroke!? Isn’t that the easiest stroke?” Yes, it is a very simple stroke, but in competitive swimming it was extremely difficult for me. Even today when swimming laps I will be passing everyone … Continue reading →

Who hasn’t heard that whistle blow and the lifeguard shout, “No Running!” As a parent it is easy to explain that running on the pool deck is dangerous simply because it is wet and it could cause us to slip … Continue reading →

Ask any child what their favorite summer activity is and more often than not they will answer exuberantly, “swimming!” I loved the pool so much that I was on the swim team, became a lifeguard, taught swim lessons and was … Continue reading →